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Saturday, 28 July 2012

REZONING REFORMS IN VICTORIA

Hurry and get in quick prior to October before the new rezoning reforms come into play.

The overhaul, foreshadowed by the Baillieu government will involve the
biggest changes to urban zoning since the 1990s Kennett era.

It will bring in new restrictions on development in some areas, but
relaxed restrictions in others - including in so-called green wedges.
For the first time, Melbourne will be divided into three distinct
residential zone categories, each of which will have different rules
affecting development. They will be:

â€¨"Neighbourhood residential zones" in which the
local features are deemed to need protection, and where there will be
the toughest restrictions on development - including on some types of
subdivisions and high-rise projects.

"General residential zones" in which modest growth and development will be permitted.

"Residential growth zones" in which high-density development will be allowed.

The biggest reform of planning controls in 30 years will see suburban
neighbourhoods filled with sprawling family plots declared off-limits to
new developments by the Baillieu Government
But less traditional residential areas will be thrown open for more
apartments, small blocks and higher-density developments under planning
zones intended to set clearer controls for councils about where and what
sort of buildings will be allowed."This zone says, 'We are going to keep the backyard' - Planning Minister Matthew GuyTo View the zoning changes explained in detail click here.